| about the author Detroit native Karen Dionne dropped out of the University of Michigan in the 1970s and moved to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula wilderness with her husband and infant daughter as part of the back-to-the-land movement. During the next thirty winters, her indoor pursuits included stained glass, weaving, and constructing N-scale model train layouts. Karen is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and the International Thriller Writers, where she serves as Website Chair and Managing Editor of THE BIG THRILL newsletter and webzine. She is also blogs occasionally at The Huffington Post. |